Waiting well: Supporting you while you wait

The Nottalone website provides information about mental health support for all ages in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire. It is easily accessed by visiting the Nottalone website. 

The Nottalone website provides:

• Helpful videos, links and information about different mental health conditions.
• Access to different resources for managing symptoms and suicidal thoughts.
• Links to local based projects that provide mental health support.

Nottinghamshire Crisis Sanctuaries can help you with support, information and guidance if you are over 18 years old and experiencing mental health issues or in a mental health crisis.

They are available across a number of locations in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire and are open seven nights a week in the City, Beeston and Mansfield. The Worksop venue is open every Wednesday and Sunday.

The team is ready to listen and waiting to hear from you on 0330 822 4100 (open 4pm to 11pm daily).

You can also just drop in to one of the sanctuaries:

• Beeston: 318 High Road, NG9 1EJ, open 6pm to 11pm Monday to Sunday
• Mansfield: top of St John Street, NG18 1QJ, open 4pm to 9pm Monday to Sunday
• Worksop: Hardy Street, S80 1EH, open 5pm to 10pm Wednesday and Sunday
• Nottingham City: The Wellbeing Hub, 73 Hounds Gate, NG1 6BB open 6pm to 11pm Monday to Sunday

If you do not want to attend the Crisis Sanctuaries in person, you can get help on the phone or via video calling platforms.

For full information please visit the Nottinghamshire Crisis Sanctuaries website.

Some people find that keeping a record of their thoughts, feelings and activities helps them recognise patterns and trigger points. This can be helpful to maintain a healthy mind. You can choose to bring this to your next appointment and share with your professional.

A common saying is a problem shared is "a problem halved".

However, many people find talking to someone difficult. It is important to choose someone you trust. This can be someone you already know or someone totally new.

We have provided contact numbers or services in this leaflet that you can reach out to.

Being outdoors has a major benefit to our mental health. There are many things you can do which include:

• Take a pet for a walk
• Do some gardening
• Visit the outdoor gyms
• Join a walking group
• Plan a trip
• Cycling
• Swimming
• Yoga or gentle stretching
• Set yourself some time to relax outdoors

You may have things that you have enjoyed doing in the past such as:

• reading
• listening to music or podcasts
• cooking or baking something simple, trying a new recipe
• writing
• photography
• watching a TV series or film
• doing some puzzles or playing games
• Arts and crafts
• play an instrument

There might also be things you have always wanted to try, so why not give these a go now?

Paying more attention to the present moment, to your own thoughts and feelings, and to the world around you, can improve your mental wellbeing.

Some people call this awareness "mindfulness".

Mindfulness can help us enjoy life more and understand ourselves better. You can take steps to develop it in your own life.

Click here to find out more about Mindfulness.

We offer a range of courses aimed at people who are living with mental health challenges.

Our courses offer opportunities to gain understanding, opportunities, and techniques to manage mental health challenges to support the journey of recovery and the hope that taking control and self-management can bring.

Click here for more information about our courses and eligibility criteria.

If you are in a situation that you believe is life threatening, then call 999.

If you are experiencing suicidal thoughts and have intent to harm yourself, please do not hesitate to contact emergency services or visit your nearest emergency department.

For less critical symptoms please contact your GP or call NHS 111.

If you are in a mental health crisis, call 111 and select option 2 which will direct you to our Mental Health Crisis Line.

Involvement

Our involvement team work with patients and families to support them to use their experiences to shape changes and improvements to our services.

Click here if you would like to find out more about being involved with Nottinghamshire Healthcare.

Volunteering

At Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust we have a brilliant, active and highly valued team of volunteers who give some of their time to make a difference for patients every week.

We offer a wide array of volunteering opportunities across our services.

Click here if you would like to find out more about being involved with Nottinghamshire Healthcare.